Tonight was (unofficially) our Christmas special, and final screening of the year. Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, an astute examination of familial dysfunction, seemed a fitting movie for the Holidays. Blood is indeed thicker than water although, at times, viscosity can be complicated.

Sentimental Value is a masterpiece, in my opinion… never a misstep, and fine performances from the entire cast. Above all, Renate Reinsve’s performance was mesmerizing, as it was in Trier’s last feature, The Worst Person in the World. Ironically, she was about to give up on her unsuccessful acting career just before she got called for Worst Person. Look at her now!

Thanks to the lovely folks who came out tonight. See you next year ))